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Australia's Jessica Fox pulled off another sensational descent to win her second gold of the Paris Games, adding the women's canoe single title to the kayak single gold she secured Sunday. August 01, 2024 at 01:33AM

Djordje Mihailovic opened the scoring with a 14th-minute free kick and Kevin Paredes added goals either side of half-time as the USA set up a quarterfinal matchup vs. Morocco on Friday. July 31, 2024 at 01:35AM

Canada Soccer and the Canada Olympic Committee have filed a joint appeal over the six-point deduction handed down by FIFA for drone spying at the Olympic Games in Paris. July 30, 2024 at 01:18AM

Saying it was "years and years of chasing this dream," Australia's Jessica Fox stormed to Olympic gold in the women's kayak slalom. July 29, 2024 at 01:30AM

The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire outfielder Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins. July 28, 2024 at 02:30AM

The U.S. women opened the Olympics looking more dangerous than they did in the World Cup last year. July 28, 2024 at 01:11AM

Katie Ledecky aims for Olympic history as Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel make their returns. Meanwhile, French prodigy Leon Marchand is positioned to become the face of the Paris Games. July 27, 2024 at 01:05AM

Colts coach Shane Steichen said Thursday the Colts are going to continue to lean into one of QB Anthony Richardson's greatest attributes and continue to feature him as a runner when it makes sense. July 26, 2024 at 02:24AM

The NBA announced an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon on July 24. What's next for the league and its fans? July 26, 2024 at 12:45AM

Bankrupt operator Diamond Sports Group has made "substantial progress" on a deal with Comcast, which could get MLB games back on the air throughout the country. July 25, 2024 at 02:33AM

The Red Sox and manager Alex Cora have engaged in recent talks on a three-year contract extension worth $21.75 million, and there is momentum toward a deal, sources told ESPN. July 25, 2024 at 01:19AM

The WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix drew a record number of viewers on Saturday, crushing the old mark set 21 years ago, with 3.44 million people watching the game on ABC a year after an audience of 850,000 watched the contest in primetime. July 24, 2024 at 02:28AM

Spain's Administrative Sports Court (TAD) has opened proceedings against LaLiga president Javier Tebas following a complaint lodged by Real Madrid regarding the CVC deal. July 24, 2024 at 01:06AM

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi will not play in this week's MLS All-Star Game, Major League Soccer said on Monday, eight days after the Argentine superstar left the Copa America final with an ankle injury. July 23, 2024 at 03:21AM

The Yankees held a moment of silence before Monday's game for Rachel Minaya, wife of team executive Omar Minaya, who died over the weekend at age 55. July 23, 2024 at 01:30AM

Arsenal have announced their 26-man squad for their preseason tour in the United States, with captain Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel Jesus set to be part of the traveling party. July 22, 2024 at 01:21AM

The New Orleans Saints and exclusive rights free agent wide receiver Rashid Shaheed who was an All-Pro and a Pro-Bowl selection last season, reached agreement on a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. July 21, 2024 at 03:21AM

Tyler Reddick took advantage of his final qualifying run to post the fastest lap and earn his first Brickyard 400 pole. July 21, 2024 at 01:44AM

Team USA continues its preparation for a run at a fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball. July 21, 2024 at 01:30AM

Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will have season-ending surgery for a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. July 20, 2024 at 02:17AM

The Kansas City Chiefs have had discussions with officials from both Kansas and Missouri as they pursue an updated facility after April's failed vote for a renovated Arrowhead Stadium. July 20, 2024 at 01:37AM

Conor McGregor expressed interest in competing as a "player/manager" with BKFC, a bare-knuckle promotion where he currently serves as a co-owner. July 19, 2024 at 01:25AM

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said at SEC Media Days on Wednesday that the Longhorns will likely need both QBs Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning to be successful this season. July 18, 2024 at 02:23AM

Jon Jones pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his home in which he was accused of being hostile. July 18, 2024 at 01:32AM

Longtime United States men's national team goalkeeper Tim Howard has joined Houston Dynamo FC's ownership group, the club announced Tuesday. July 17, 2024 at 02:10AM

Coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday that Georgia's NIL collective is fining players as punishment to deal with speeding and reckless driving issues, and the university is offering players defensive driving courses. July 17, 2024 at 01:11AM

Here's what you need to know with the starting lineups and rosters for the Midsummer Classic in Arlington. July 16, 2024 at 12:50AM

Spain forward Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to ever feature in a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship final on Sunday against England, surpassing the record set by Brazil legend Pele in 1958. July 15, 2024 at 02:30AM

Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Sunday. July 15, 2024 at 01:24AM

Ludvig Aberg overcame a pair of bogeys for a 5-under 65 at the Scottish Open, slightly dampening the enthusiasm of a gallery fully behind local star Robert MacIntyre and with a number of others, including Rory McIlroy, lurking. July 14, 2024 at 02:30AM

Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia posted seven birdies in a 4-under 67 and will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Evian Championship. July 14, 2024 at 01:33AM

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira plans to fight again before the end of 2024 but also is focused on challenging Jon Jones for the undisputed heavyweight championship in the near future. July 13, 2024 at 02:22AM

Steph Curry believes the days of NBA dynasties are done "because it's very hard to keep things together in this league." The Warriors know firsthand given Klay Thompson's exit. "It's something that I never imagined would be a reality," Curry said. July 13, 2024 at 01:32AM

Charles Barkley once again drew significant betting action ahead of the American Century Championship, despite having extremely long odds to win. July 12, 2024 at 01:29AM

DUI charges against Georgia running back Trevor Etienne were dismissed when he pleaded no contest to reckless driving, underage possession of alcohol and two other driving offenses. July 12, 2024 at 01:12AM

Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang and Lilia Vu will be representing team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics -- but first, they'll be previewing Paris at the Amundi Evian Championship. July 11, 2024 at 01:52AM

The Liberty strengthened their grip on the top spot in the WNBA standings on Wednesday thanks to a 71-68 win over the second-place Sun. July 11, 2024 at 01:15AM

The mayor of Marseille has told Olympique de Marseille not to sign Manchester United's Mason Greenwood, after sources told ESPN the clubs have reached an agreement over an initial loan deal for the 22-year-old. July 10, 2024 at 02:27AM

FSU QB DJ Uiagalelei declined an invitation to ACC Kickoff, saying the Seminoles should be represented by members of last season's undefeated team. July 10, 2024 at 01:25AM

Keegan Bradley has been named U.S. captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, the PGA of America announced Monday. July 09, 2024 at 03:03AM

Tashaun Gipson Sr. says he takes full responsibility for using a supplement that led to him being suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy and he intends to play this season. July 09, 2024 at 01:33AM

Here's how DeRozan, Klay Thompson, Caleb Martin, and others will improve their fantasy value with new teams. July 08, 2024 at 03:08AM

Djokovic surprised many by playing at Wimbledon so soon after knee surgery. Can he keep winning? We take a look. July 08, 2024 at 12:48AM

England beat Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shootout in Dusseldorf on Saturday to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. July 07, 2024 at 01:37AM

Spain struck late but needed inspiration from their early substitute against hosts Germany. Here's what happened Friday at Euro 2024. July 06, 2024 at 01:53AM

Second-seeded Coco Gauff ended the dream run of British qualifier Sonay Kartal as the American marched into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-0 victory on Friday. July 06, 2024 at 01:29AM

All the deals we've seen so far -- including Klay Thompson's big move to the Mavs and LeBron's return to the Lakers -- after a wild start to free agency. July 05, 2024 at 03:30AM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently suffered a minor right foot sprain that temporarily required a walking boot, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. July 05, 2024 at 01:51AM

Ige was spending his Saturday getting a massage at home in Vegas when the call came: Can you drive to T-Mobile Arena and fight at UFC 303? July 04, 2024 at 02:28AM

An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? July 04, 2024 at 01:12AM

The 2024-25 NHL regular season was released on Tuesday, resulting in teams revealing their season schedules in unique ways on social media. July 03, 2024 at 02:12AM

Chelsea have signed Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30 million fee, the club have announced. July 03, 2024 at 01:25AM

France made it through to the quarterfinals. It wasn't pretty, and Kylian Mbappé had another difficult evening. Here's what happened. July 02, 2024 at 01:32AM